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Nursing Practicum Instructor - Part-Time
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Position Number: 2477488
Location: Moses Lake, WA
Position Type: Medicine - Nursing

Nursing Practicum Instructor - Part-Time

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Job Type:
Job Number: 21-39
Location: Moses Lake, WA
Division: Instruction

Position Summary
Big Bend Community College (BBCC) is seeking qualified individuals for Associate (part-time) Faculty positions in our Nursing program. This position is responsible to instruct Level I and Level II nursing students in the college's Associate Degree in Nursing Program. The individual in this position will provide clinical instruction to students caring for clients across the healthcare spectrum

Associate Faculty receive quarterly contracts. Payment is based on $1,491.98/per lab credit/Nursing Clinical.

BBCC is a small rural community college located in the sunny, central part of Washington State, and is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. Big Bend Community College serves approximately 4,000 students, with an annualized FTE of approximately 2,000, in a 4,600-square-mile service district including 15 communities in Grant and Adams counties and the Odessa School District in Lincoln County with on-site, online instruction, and interactive classrooms.

Big Bend Community College strives for excellence in teaching and learning. We are a student-centered and innovative college that is committed to fostering a community that supports and recognizes the value of diversity; 42% of our student-body is Hispanic. Recognized as a Leader College by Achieving the Dream, Big Bend is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Our student body consists of 75% first-generation college students and 71% of our students receive some form of financial assistance.

Our college seeks candidates who have a deep commitment to and understanding of the rewards and challenges of working with students. We particularly welcome those who will be active participants in our small but thriving college community.

This position is open until filled. Big Bend Community College reserves the right to offer this position to a qualified candidate at any time, so a prompt response is encouraged.

Essential Job Duties
Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to the following:

Possess current clinical knowledge and skills to insure the safety of clients, students, and instructors.
Conduct effective instruction, focusing on application of theoretical knowledge to clinical application.
Role-model professional integrity, critical thinking, caring, and ethical behaviors.
Assign appropriate practicum experiences for each student.
Assist students in meeting clinical objectives, making necessary modifications.
Complete weekly evaluation forms in relation to student clinical experiences.
Advise and counsel students regarding their progress.
Maintain current student records and regular office hours.
Maintain collaborative relationships with assigned agency staff members.
Participate in the development and evaluation of the Nursing Program curriculum.
Keep abreast of current professional trends.
Maintain compliance with nursing faculty health requirements as designated by BBCC Nursing Program policies, (current Healthcare provider card, immunizations, and HIV education).
Perform in a manner which strengthens the coordination and cooperation of all organizational components of the college.

Minimum & Desirable Qualifications
At the time of application, the candidate must possess the following:

A minimum of a graduate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and from a nursing education program that is accredited by a nursing education accreditation body recognized by the United States Department of Education.
Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and from a nursing education program that is accredited by a nursing education accreditation body recognized by the United States Department of Education may be considered.
Must have a current unencumbered professional license as a Registered Nurse in Washington State.
Evidence of current clinical skills in nursing, particularly in geriatrics and medical-surgical areas.
Meet Washington Vocational Certification Standards.
Experience working with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds.

ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Prior teaching experience in a higher education setting.
Experienced in computer applications for instructional purposes.
Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency.

Application Instructions
This position is open until filled. Big Bend Community College reserves the right to offer this position to a qualified candidate at any time, so a prompt response is encouraged.

To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet required qualifications and submit a complete application packet, which includes the following:

BBCC Online application.
Cover letter, addressing why you are interested in this position and how your qualifications make you the ideal candidate.*
Comprehensive resume or CV.*
Response(s) to the questions found in the Supplemental Questions Tab above.*
Unofficial transcripts documenting undergraduate and graduate course work and degrees. Official transcripts required upon employment.*

TEACHING DEMO:
Applicants selected for an interview may be required to give a short (approximately 15 minutes) teaching demonstration.

NOTE: All of the above items are required to ensure your consideration for this position. The items marked with an asterisk are required to be included/uploaded with your online application prior to submission. The college reserves the right to remove documents, submitted but not requested, by BBCC as part of the application process. These documents include, but are not limited to statements of teaching philosophy, diversity statement, letters of recommendation, student evaluations, performance evaluations, etc.

BBCC reserves the right to not fill this position, reject all applicants, reopen the position, or make a direct appointment. Applications received during this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies at the College's discretion.

The State of Washington Office of Governor issued Proclamation 21-14.1, the COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement, on August 21, 2021. As an operator of an Educational Setting, Big Bend Community College is required to comply with the proclamation, and therefore the following shall apply:

Employees are to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.
Fully vaccinated means that an individual is two weeks past the final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen.

If you are a selected candidate, you will need to provide proof of vaccination in order to become a Big Bend Community College employee. An employee may not be required to get vaccinated against COVID-19 if the individual is entitled to a legal disability-related reasonable accommodation or a sincerely held religious belief accommodation.

Persons hired will need to provide documentation verifying identity and employment authorization to work in the United States.

A background check including criminal record history will be conducted for new hires. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform the position.

Pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080, applicants must declare whether they are the subject of any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct in any current or former employment or are currently being investigated for, or have left a position during an investigation into, a violation of any sexual misconduct policy at the applicant's current or past employers. By law, post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who does not complete the questions.

Official transcripts must be provided to the college within the first thirty (30) days of employment.

Big Bend Community College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical, mental or sensory disability, use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, marital status, pregnancy status or families with children, a mother breastfeeding her child, AIDS/HIV or hepatitis C, genetic information, and/or status as a veteran or any other legally protected classification.

Big Bend provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the American with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Please direct all inquiries regarding compliance with access, equal opportunity, and/or grievances to the Vice President of Human Resources & Labor/Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator/Section 504 Coordinator, BBCC 7662 Chanute Street NE, Moses Lake, WA 98837; 509-793-2010 or via email at kimg@bigbend.edu.

In compliance with state and federal regulations, BBCC is committed to a safe and drug and alcohol-free campus. Employees are expected to comply with BBCC's policy prohibiting illegal drug use or activity, including notifications of criminal drug convictions and the use of prescription drugs or over-the-counter medications that are likely to affect job safety. The complete policy and procedure are available to view on the policies page (Download PDF reader) of the BBCC website. Printed copies of the policy and procedure are available by contacting the Human Resources Office at 509-793-2008.

BBCC strives to be a safe and secure campus for our students, employees, and community. Detailed information regarding campus security, crime statistics for the most recent-three year period, and other information is available on the Campus Safety and Security page of the BBCC website. If you have questions or would like a printed copy of the materials please contact Campus Safety and Security at 509-793-2286.

This posting does not reflect the entire job description and may be changed and/or modified, at any time, without notice.

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